The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5) [Paperback]

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.

But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.

This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together

Praise for the Ascendance Series:

ANew York TimesNotable Children's Book

APublishers WeeklyBest Book of the Year

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book

A Cybils Award Winner

* An impressive, promising story. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

[A] pageturner. --The New York Times Book Review

Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. --The Wall Street Journal

A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. --Los Angeles Times

A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. --School Library Journal

Gripping. --Kirkus Reviews

Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. --The Horn Book

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